Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury against Houston in Week 15. But he may be able to aid the Dolphins’ slim postseason chances this week.
Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Monday that he’s feeling positive about Waddle’s potential availability for the Week 18 matchup against the Jets.
“He had a good week,” McDaniel said in his press conference. “I think if the circumstances would have been different — it was kind of a recipe for disaster on the playing surface relative to his injury. We’d be begging for not only a reaggravation, but probably [one] early in the game.
“So I feel optimistic about him, but we’ll progress that day-by-day.”
Waddle was a limited participant in practice on Thursday and Friday last week before being listed as questionable.
He’s recorded 54 catches for 700 yards with two touchdowns this season.
McDaniel also noted offensive tackle Terron Armstead could be available for Sunday, though the club is getting Patrick Paul ready to start. Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. is week-to-week but has not been ruled out.
